• Organization: UNDP Yemen, through Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development (SOC).
• VA No. VA26/167
• Position Title: National Consultant for Fisheries Baseline Data Collection, Community Engagement and Initial FMP Implementation in Khor Umaira
• Duty Station: Khor Umaira, Lahj Governorate
• National or International Consultancy:    National
• Duration: Six weeks, including four weeks of continuous field presence during the active fishing season (indicatively from October 2026)
• Number of Required Positions: 1
• Vacancy Date of Issue: 16 September 2026
• Vacancy Closure Date: 22 September 2026 
• Expected Starting Date: As soon as possible

To review the full job description, please click on the following link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IiHZBRVz1tH2uCPF1Ws_t29tIPoDdpuW/view?usp=sharing 

Academic Qualifications

• A relevant bachelor’s degree in fisheries science with additional qualifying experience may be accepted or any related field.

Minimum years of relevant work experience

• At least five years of relevant experience in data collection, and community work. 
• Experience facilitating community consultations and communicating technical or management concepts in clear, locally appropriate language. 
• Good understanding of Yemen’s coastal context; experience in Lahj, Aden or nearby coastal areas is an advantage. 
• Strong analytical, data-management and concise report-writing skills. 

Required Language(s)  

• Strong analytical, data-management and concise report-writing skills.